An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-359 to clarify that the FBI investigate those fatalities resulting from the`potentially unlawful' use of force. The amendment also allows the Attorney General to request assistance from other federal agencies when assigning personnel and resources to the FBI Theater Investigative Unit. The amendment mandates that the FBI request security assistance from the Secretary of Defense in any case in which the FBI Units need adequate security.

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   Change 1: Inserts “potentially unlawful” before “use”

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   In H.R. 2740 · Reported in House

   (1) investigate reports that raise reasonable suspicion of criminal misconduct by contract personnel;

   (2) investigate reports of fatalities resulting from the [inserted: potentially unlawful ]use of force by contract personnel; and

   (3) upon conclusion of an investigation of alleged criminal misconduct, refer the case to the Attorney General of the United States for further action, as appropriate in the discretion of the Attorney General.

   Original wording

   Page 5, line 2, insert “potentially unlawful” before “use”.

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   Change 2: Rewrites page 5, lines 17–25

   ReplacesPrinted page

   Removes page 5, lines 17–25 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: (d) Assistance on Request of Attorney General.--In consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Attorney General may request assistance from the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the head of any other Executive agency, notwithstanding any statute, rule, or regulation to the contrary, including the assignment of additional personnel and resources to a Theater Investigative Unit.

   Original wording

   Page 5, strike lines 17 through 25 and insert the following:

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   Change 3: Inserts new text on page 5, line 16

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   Inserted: (3) Security.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall request security assistance from the Secretary of Defense in any case in which a Theater Investigative Unit does not have the resources or is otherwise unable to provide adequate security to ensure the safety of such Unit. The Director may not request or provide for security for a Theater Investigate Unit from any individual or entity other than the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Secretary of Defense.

   Original wording

   Page 5, after line 16, insert the following:

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As printed